Josh D'Amaro Takes Over Disney CEO Role

0:00It's March 18th. Here's your entertainment news in two minutes. Josh Demaro officially starts as Chief Executive Officer of Disney, today at age 56. He is moving into Bob Eiger's former office on the 6th floor of the team Disney Building in Burbank. Eiger, who led the company for more than half a century, has fully vacated the space with no plans to keep an office there. This handover stands out from past transitions at Disney. Six years ago, Bob Chapeck struggled during his short stint as CEO, partly because Eiger held onto the top office, forcing Chapeck into a conference room, set up. Disney inciders breathe the sigh of relief over the smooth switch. Sources call it a strong positive signal that Eiger is truly stepping away. On his final day at the Burbank headquarters, colleagues gather to shake his hand and thank him for his long leadership. In the 6th week since Demaro's appointment, he has made key moves. He brought in 25-year Disney veteran Paul Roder to lead communications, replacing a hold

1:01over from the Chapeck era. He also promoted Thomas Masloom to Chairman of Disney Experiences. Meanwhile, incoming President and Chief Creative Officer Dana Walden unveiled a fresh management set up this week. Debra O'Connell takes on the new role of Chairman of Disney Entertainment Television and the gaming business now falls under the broader entertainment. Group. This episode is brought to you in partnership with our sponsor. Your pillow just got smarter, a pleasure podcast and music, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.